Month: April 2017

Fulton Daily News

Oneida Street Bridge Rehabilitation Expected to Begin In May

April 26, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Oneida Street bridge over the Oswego River in Fulton is expected to see a rehabilitation period beginning at the end of May, according to city officials. The Fulton Common Council unanimously accepted a bid on Tuesday (April 25) of $1,888,597.95 from Vector Construction Corporation to complete the project, the lowest bid received out of four. At the same time, the council also advertised to accept bids for the rehabilitation of the North Sixth Street bridge over CSX in Fulton, located between Kimball Avenue and Clark Street.

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The Family Stone
Oswego Daily News

The Family Stone Bring Legendary Funk Dynasty to Harborfest

April 26, 2017 Contributor

Oswego Harborfest is pleased to announce its headlining act for Thursday, July 27. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, R & B Pioneer Award Winners, and original founding members of Sly and The Family Stone – Jerry Martini and Greg Errico – together, part of the first inter-racial, inter-gender mainstream band in Rock & Roll history bring the chart-topping hits of Sly and the Family Stone to the NRG Lakeview Stage in a concert sponsored by Cayuga Community College and C&S Companies.

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Oswego Daily News

State Police Investigating Suspicious Incident In Town of Hastings

April 26, 2017 Contributor

State Police in Hastings are investigating a suspicious incident which occurred this morning (April 26) on Barker Road in the town of Hastings. State Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have seen a full size gray van occupied by two men on Barker Road this morning or stopped near the intersection of Barker Road and State Route 11.

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Letters to the Editor

Plan 2014 Not To Blame For High Water

April 26, 2017 Contributor

Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are running about 21” higher than average. So are the passions of shoreline property owners impacted by the high levels, and some elected officials. Anger, frustration and a demand for answers are understandable reactions when homes and property are threatened. Unfortunately, the blame is misplaced and the solution sought is no solution at all.

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Porky and Buddy
Community

Porky and Buddy Pet Health – What Do Dog Control Officers Do?

April 26, 2017 Contributor

What exactly do dog control officers do anyway? I am so frustrated with the one for our town. Last year I called him about a stray cat and he said, “I don’t handle cats. Call the Humane Society.” I called him a few days ago about a dog that I think may be abused. I’m not sure what is going on and I asked him to check into it. He said, “I don’t do animal cruelty. Call the police.”

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Community

Strengthening Girls For The Future

April 26, 2017 Contributor

This summer the Fulton Family YMCA is bringing our Girls Rock program back with new age groups. This program is designed for tween girls to learn values and positive behaviors, in order to make positive life choices. The girls will be given an opportunity to explore their unique talents and interests, to help them realize their potential.

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